Rachel Wait
Mum of two, Rachel is a freelance personal finance journalist who has been writing about everything from mortgages to car insurance for over a decade. Having previously worked at Shares Magazine, where she specialised in small-cap stocks, Rachel developed a passion for consumer finance and saving money when she moved to lovemoney.com. She later spent more than 8 years as an editor at price comparison site MoneySuperMarket, often acting as spokesperson. Rachel went freelance in 2020, just as the pandemic hit, and has since written for numerous websites and national newspapers, including The Mail on Sunday, The Observer, The Sun and Forbes. She is passionate about helping families become more confident with their finances, giving them the tools they need to take control of their money and make savings. In her spare time, Rachel is a keen traveller and baker.
Latest articles by Rachel Wait
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14 hidden benefits of your Amazon Prime membership
We reveal the less-obvious perks of a Prime membership that will help you get the most value out of your subscription fee
By Rachel Wait Published
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What are school uniform grants, who can get them and how much does it pay?
School uniform grants could offer valuable financial support, but you’ll need to qualify first, as we explain.
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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Cheap LEGO - we reveal where to find it and unmissable deals to grab right now on the most popular buys
If you're looking for cheap LEGO, we've got you covered
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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How is maternity pay calculated?
Make sure you know how maternity pay is calculated well in advance of going on maternity leave, especially now the rate has gone up
By Rachel Lacey Last updated
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How much does nursery cost in 2024? Average costs for parents explained
Wondering how much does nursery cost? Here, we look at average prices and how parents can cut costs to save money
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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13 clever spending habits all parents should adopt in 2024
A new year is the perfect time to ditch those bad money habits and exchange them for some good ones. Here's how
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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1p savings challenge: how parents can save £667.95 in 2024 and how your kids can join in
By using the 1p savings challenge you could save almost £700 in just 12 months for your family
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Which is the cheapest supermarket right now? (Hint: it's not the one you think)
We examine the latest data to find out which is the cheapest supermarket for food, baby essentials and kids' favourites
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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Most expensive LEGO set in the world revealed (let's hope your kids don't add it to their wish list)
And it's not even brand new!
By Rachel Wait Published
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5 vital reasons ALL families should get travel insurance when booking a holiday
It might be an extra expense on top of your holiday costs, but travel insurance is crucial to protecting your family should the worst happen during your trip
By Rachel Wait Published
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How much is a passport? 2023 costs for adult and child passports
If you're planning your next family holiday, then now is the time to check your passports are in order
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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Cheapest way to dry clothes if you can't dry them outside over winter
We look at the cheapest way to dry clothes when the weather is bad, as well as what you can do to speed up the drying process to keep costs low
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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Is Waitrose more expensive than M&S Food? We did the same shop at each to find out
We explore whether M&S or Waitrose is more expensive and how they compare to other supermarkets
By Rachel Wait Published
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How many hours a day should heating be on in the UK and what's the ideal room temperature?
Want to know how many hours a day should heating be on to help keep your energy bills as low as possible this winter? This is what the experts say
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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How much does it cost to run an indoor heater at home?
If you’re wondering how much it costs to run an indoor heater at home, we’ve done the calculations…
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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What's the cheapest way to heat a room? Plus 9 easy ways to keep warm without using the heating
Finding the cheapest way to heat a room is important for households looking to cut their energy bills this winter
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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How much does a dehumidifier cost to run and can you use one to dry clothes?
Keen to know how much does a dehumidifier cost to run? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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How much does it cost to run a washing machine and how can you make it cheaper?
Want to know how much it costs to run a washing machine in a bid to keep your energy bills under control? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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How much does a tumble dryer cost to run and how can you make it cheaper?
Curious to know how much your tumble dryer costs to run and how to reduce costs? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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How much does it cost to run a slow cooker and is it cheaper than an oven?
We investigate how much it costs to run a slow cooker and how to reduce costs
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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Cheapest online food shopping: delivery costs compared, plus are online grocery orders more expensive?
We explain how to get the cheapest online food shopping, compare supermarket delivery charges and reveal whether supermarkets really charge more for online orders
By Sarah Handley Published
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How to teach kids about money - expert tips for toddlers to teens
It’s an important lesson for them to learn, but where should you start? Our money expert explains
By Rachel Wait Published
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Free gas and electric vouchers: how they work for families with prepayment meters
We explain how free gas and electric vouchers work to see if they could cut your family's energy bills
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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Tesco vouchers expiring? Use this simple trick to make them last longer
We reveal a clever way to help make your Tesco Clubcard vouchers last longer
By Rachel Wait Published